Stuffed Chili Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chili Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12-15 None mild long chili peppers; 1 lb ground pork or chicken; 2 None kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; None None FOR THE SAUCE; 1/3 cup tamarind paste; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1 tbsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste); 1 tsp sugar

Servings: persons

12-15 None mild long chili peppers
1 lb ground pork or chicken
2 None kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
None None FOR THE SAUCE
1/3 cup tamarind paste
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tbsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste)
1 tsp sugar

1
Carefully split each chili pepper lengthwise to create a pocket, leaving ends intact. Remove and discard seeds and membrane.
2
Combine ground meat, lime leaves, cilantro, soy sauce and sambal oelek in a large bowl. Using a teaspoon, fill each chili pepper with meat mixture until slightly bulging. Smooth over filling with back of a wet spoon.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add chili peppers, meat-side down, and cook for 4 mins each side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
4
For the sauce, place all ingredients with 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan on high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 mins, until sauce thickens. Arrange chili peppers on a plate. Pour sauce over top and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12-15 None mild long chili peppers, 1 lb ground pork or chicken, 2 None kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced, 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chili Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Chili Peppers

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